Ralph E. Styles

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Ralph E. Styles, Commander, U.S. Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SEA DEVIL (SS-400), on the THIRD War Patrol of that submarine during the period 7 February 1945 to 20 April 1945, in enemy controlled waters of the Yellow Sea. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Styles brought his ship safely back to port. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ralph E. Styles, Commander, U.S. Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SEA DEVIL (SS-400), on the SECOND War Patrol of that submarine during the period 19 November 1944 to 11 January 1945, in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific War Area. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Styles brought his ship safely back to port. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.